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Malta Holidays
With the striking scenery and the warm Mediterranean sea, Malta can offer great, budget holidays. Malta has a unique history, quaint towns and villages, and fun fiestas. Malta has earned a reputation more recently as a good value package holiday destination. With the fantastic warm climate, considerable amounts of sunshine, even during the winter months and the clear, warm sea Malta is a great family choice. There's an abundance of hotels and self catering apartments especially in the resorts on the north-east coast. Recently, the government has made attempts to upgrade the resorts and have constructed many four and five star hotels.
Currency in Malta
The currency was changed to the Euro (EUR) on 1 January 2008, but Maltese lira will continue to be accepted until 31 January 2008. Banks, ATMs and exchange bureaux can be found all over the islands, as well as foreign exchange machines in the tourist areas. Banks generally open mornings Monday to Saturday, but exchange bureaux at the international airport are open 24 hours a day. Many hotels, shops and restaurants accept foreign currency, but currency and travellers cheques can be changed into lira at banks and tourist offices. Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept Access, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International, MasterCard and Visa.
Holidays in Malta
Malta is a small island which can offer many coastal resorts, with the main tourist areas found in the north. St Pauls is the most popular destination for holidaymakers. Once a small fishing village, this resort is now heavily developed, and resorts such as Bugibba and Qawra are able to offer a wide range of tourist facilities and accommodation. Although much of the coastline is rocky, there are plenty of areas for sunbathing, swimming, and water-sports on the north coast.
Language in Malta
English and Maltese are the official languages.
Nightlife in Malta
Malta's nightlife is unique and exciting, with a large choice of venues in close proximity and offering a new clubbing experience from what you're used to back home. Nightlife in Malta consists mainly of clubs concentrated nearby St. Julian's (in the Central/North part of Malta), and open air clubs that are particularly popular on Friday and Sunday nights.
